dt502001 Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 Yep like the saying goes if you want it done right do it yourself, even a road side break down I would rather just truck it home than trust someone else to fix my ride.I'm same with drewps plumbing,ect around the house even if it takes me longer I'd rather do it myself. Bike is looking good dude got to be quite pleased with yourself,from never owning a bike to rebuilding one in a year is a big step. Just remember new tire's and wet/dirty roads don't mix well. Got your test booked yet? I want to get a lot of riding in this year and as SAMMY said "I cant... drive.. 55" so you need to get it done asap lots of good 80k roads up and down the lakes, but, if you want to go anywhere you cant be stuck havin to get home before dark like a kid. Owensound bike rally might be on the list of too do's
feliks Posted February 20, 2014 Author Posted February 20, 2014 Writing my M1 today actually again, and then I'll be eligible for the M1 exit test April 20th (4:20) 1
feliks Posted February 20, 2014 Author Posted February 20, 2014 And yes I am quite pleased and proud of myself! Never had anyone around that could show me how to do anything.....always self taught, I seem to learn better that way. Helps having people offering advice along the way though!
feliks Posted February 20, 2014 Author Posted February 20, 2014 Couple better shots of the sexy new tires and fresh rims.
welshwan Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 Writing my M1 today actually again, and then I'll be eligible for the M1 exit test April 20th (4:20)
feliks Posted February 20, 2014 Author Posted February 20, 2014 haha nice! Ok so since the MTO is not starting M1 exit tests until end of May/beginning of June (wtf) I've gone ahead and registered for the MSF course on May 10th. I didn't really want to do it but in order to get my M2 license in time for my road trip I have planned in May I need to do this! So I went and rewrote my M1 today, and am now I'm an eligible rider once again! Too bad it just snowed. Again. Oh Canada.
feliks Posted February 21, 2014 Author Posted February 21, 2014 Woo paint shipped out today, should arrive next week and I can finally finish the fairings up!
dt502001 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 The MTO testers might get wet you know in april Thats why they dont start booking untill they can ride mainly in nice weather,Taking the MSF coures should give you a break on your insurance I'v heard that for some it saved them more that it cost. Give your insurance co a ring and ask them.
feliks Posted February 21, 2014 Author Posted February 21, 2014 I had to go out for a little boot today, the bike runs so fucking flawless, it's incredible! It must have been in worse shape than I thought before the rebuild... took forever to start when it was cold and I had to choke it all the way, now, little choke, fires right up, then ease off the choke and it's purring like a lion! Went back and forth in my little construction survey here, contruction workers are all looking at me like I'm crazy... lol Video proof: lol
rzresurection Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 I'll bet you're out again today. Nicer out than yesterday.
feliks Posted February 22, 2014 Author Posted February 22, 2014 I was! How did you know? Had a little mishap though...battery died while I was out booting around! Ended up bump starting it and getting it home but I got in a good 30 minutes of riding before that happened. No ice out there really, but it is windy!
feliks Posted February 23, 2014 Author Posted February 23, 2014 Found some good info here on my charging issues:
feliks Posted February 23, 2014 Author Posted February 23, 2014 and a good flowchart for diagnosing here! http://www.electrosport.com/technical-resources/library/diagnosis/pdf/fault-finding-diagram.pdf
feliks Posted February 23, 2014 Author Posted February 23, 2014 Problem fixed! Checked regulator, resistance on wires, etc... stator was giving low readings for resistance so I popped the cover off and cleaned everything real good, then I noticed the connectors on this piece: weren't very springy, and they need to be to make contact with the rotor! So...I swapped that piece with one from my parts engine which was in much better shape, cleaned it up, reinstalled everything, and am now reading a steady 14.5v when the bike is running, 12.5 when it's off. Perfect!
Noise Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Job done! Well done man, so your just waiting on the plastics to finish her off then?
Moderator drewpy Posted February 23, 2014 Moderator Posted February 23, 2014 your getting really good at this bike building malarkey
dt502001 Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 buying them spare motors is already paying off big,EH?
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